Nose: Agave comes through clean, backed by a light honey note that doesn’t overreach. The yeast sits right behind it - warm, bready, and clearly part of the profile rather than a stray edge. White pepper adds a dry lift, and a vinous streak shows up as green grapes or a lean white wine, giving a quiet brightness - that coupled with the yeast is leaning a little funky. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium body with a slick feel that shows up faster than expected. Agave stays steady, but the green grape character becomes more defined, adding a fresh, tart curve. Bell pepper pushes forward with real presence, bringing a crisp vegetal tone. The yeast circles back (think honey wheat bread), rounding things out but also steering the profile in a very specific direction. Finish: My friend Christine’s apt use of “pepper fizz” nails it. There’s a near effervescent lift to the pepper and yeast that feels unusual…not quite carbonation, but close enough to make you pay attention. It lingers more in sensation than flavor. Final Thoughts: It’s clearly well made, just not a profile that hits for me. The mix of yeast, bell pepper, and that almost sparkle on the finish takes it somewhere I don’t personally enjoy, even though the craftsmanship shows.

Vessel: Glencairn Nose: Malolactic, Yeast, Honey, Vegetal, Dusty Palate: Pepper, Must, Vegetal Yeast Finish: Vanilla, Pepper, Honey, Cinnamon, Minerality Didn't blow me away but it wasn't bad. I'm glad I got a sample of this because I'm not sure I would buy a bottle of this. That said, it's well made and I wouldn't judge anyone who really loved it. Just not my cup of tea.

I revisited and let it open up. the nose gota little better but the palate was still not for me. joven lote 1 sample from Brad Ruppel Agave Swappers the nose has a briney funkiness thats not my favoirte. the palate is yeasty and funky with a pepper fizz finish. Just not for me.